The Milwaukee Brewers are four wins away from franchise history.
Milwaukee has not won a World Series title in team history, but that could change over the next two weeks. The World Series will begin on Oct. 23 at American Family Field. The Brewers will face off against either the Tampa Bay Rays or the Cleveland Guardians. The job isn't finished just yet, but Milwaukee should absolutely be considered the favorites over either the Rays or the Guardians after taking down the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.
It's been a fun few weeks. Here are seven thoughts on the organization before the World Series kicks off.
Milwaukee Should Give Jake Bauers A New Deal
Bauers has gone from a depth, bench piece in Milwaukee to being a National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player. Bauers crushed 26 home runs and drove in 86 RBIs in 2026 and is one of the biggest reasons why Milwaukee is heading to the World Series. He's going to be a free agent after the season. Bauers is the type of feel-good story that makes baseball the best. Milwaukee should bring him back.
Milwaukee Should Keep Kyle Harrison On The World Series Roster
Harrison hasn't pitched in the playoffs just yet, but the Brewers should keep him on the World Series roster. He was great for the vast majority of the 2026 season and he is a lefty who can give the club multiple innings. You never know when that could come in handy.
Pat Murphy Is Putting On A Clinic
Pat Murphy has put on a managerial masterclass throughout the postseason. It seems like every single decision he has made has been the right one. Plus, he made the quote of the playoffs so far after sweeping the Dodgers:
“They may have a bunch of Hall of Famers, but we’ve got a bunch of gamers,” Murphy said.
William Contreras Is Another Guy Who Should Stay In Milwaukee
Contreras has been the most impactful offensive weapon for the Brewers this fall, outside of Bauers. He has another season of control left on his deal. He's showing why the Brewers should invest in him in the long term.
The Bullpen Is Absurd
Milwaukee's biggest strength of the postseason so far has been the bullpen. It was the Brewers' biggest advantage over the Dodgers and is why Milwaukee is through to the World Series.
Brandon Woodruff Returning Would Be The Best Story In Years
Woodruff hasn't pitched in a game since July. There's a real chance that he returns for the World Series. If he's able to return, pitch in a World Series game and the Brewers win, it would be a dream scenario.
You've Got To Be Happy For Christian Yelich
Yelich is the Brewers' captain for a reason. The Brewers are in the middle of the golden era of Milwaukee baseball. That stretch began when Yelich came to town. Now, he's four wins away from bringing a ring to town.
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